Afternoon All
 
Gardening today ‘cos the rain arrives Monday onwards! “Quelle surprise”, “c’est la même chose”.
 
Notices
 
Wednesday 24th April – there will be NO meeting on this Wednesday ‘cos Mike, Lewis and Robin are all away – sorry!
 
Vacancies – would you like to join the committee? – we are currently looking for a vice chair and a programme secretary, help and guidance will always be given! 
If you are interested why not have a chat with Mike or Lewis at the next meeting.
 
Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union
 
We attached the Annual Individuals Competition 2024 for Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May the other week. 
The full rules & guidelines for the competition are now attached. 
Please enter individually and if you need help, please contact Lewis, as competition secretary, on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk, or chat during any meeting.
 
May 15th – Member’s Presentation Evening; This did prove very successful last year so please support the club (partners of any persuasion all welcome!); so, speak to Freda! The cost this year is £16 per member; just £1 more than last year. 
This is our end of season social and presentation get together with catering from ‘Betty’ and her team. 
Menu: two cold meats, quiches, Coleslaw and salads, rolls and butter and hot new potatoes plus a choice of 3 desserts; meringue nests, fruit salad and café Renoir. If you are interested, please speak to Freda who is taking reservations. 
The main event is, of course, the presentation of certificates and trophies
 
Up and coming programme of events:
 
Wednesday April 3rd – Members evening – various announcements, programme for 2024/25, Events Cup destinations and dates, summer schedule ideas and thoughts, and future discussions for 2024/25 plus ……
Wednesday 3rd April – Show and Tell – please bring your images in on a USB ‘stick’ or send them to our usual email address – info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk – and we will put them on the PowerPoint presentation. You are more than welcome to chat about your images from the front of the room however, if you prefer comment from where you are sat – it’s no problem!
April 10th – Alan Cameron, ‘live’ – Costa Rica from sea to sea.
April 17th – Anything Goes Competition judged by Alan Walker MPAGB ARPS MPSA EFIAP BPE5* – last internal competition.
April 24th – No meeting
May 1st – 2 members presentations: Presentation one is by Stan titled ‘Local Sports part 2; the second is by Robin titled ‘Excursion to Chile’. Many thanks to both members for their individual time and trouble to put these talks together.

That’s all folks
 
Mike and Lewis